(Reuters) - Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to reach a half-century and push Australia to 154 for three at tea on day one of the fourth test decider on Friday, as India's injury crisis deepened on a hot and steamy day at the Gabba.
Labuschagne was 73 not out, with Matthew Wade on 27 at the break, after Australia won the toss and elected to bat on a pitch showing a surprising array of cracks.
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